1.1 This guide provides recommendations for the selection of appropriate test methods for prefabricated vertical geocomposite drains (sometimes referred to as wick drains) used in geotechnical engineering applications to provide consistency in data reporting.
1.2 This guide includes test methods for all types of prefabricated geocomposite drains manufactured in a plant and consisting of a polymeric core structure with a synthetic fabric (geotextile) jacket for filtration.
1.3 This guide is intended to aid all personnel involved in the selection, manufacture, installation, or evaluation of prefabricated vertical drains.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D6917-16(2022) Referenced Document
ASTM D4491/D4491M Standard Test Methods for Water Permeability of Geotextiles by Permittivity
ASTM D4533/D4533M Standard Test Method for Trapezoid Tearing Strength of Geotextiles*, 2023-06-15 Update
ASTM D4632/D4632M Standard Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles*, 2023-05-01 Update
ASTM D4716/D4716M Standard Test Method for Determining the (In-plane) Flow Rate per Unit Width and Hydraulic Transmissivity of a Geosynthetic Using a Constant Head
ASTM D4751 Standard Test Method for Determining Apparent Opening Size of a Geotextile
ASTM D4884/D4884M Standard Test Method for Strength of Sewn or Bonded Seams of Geotextiles*, 2022-07-01 Update
ASTM D5101 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Soil-Geotextile System Clogging Potential by the Gradient Ratio
ASTM D5199 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Nominal Thickness of Geosynthetics*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM D5322 Standard Practice for Immersion Procedures for Evaluating the Chemical Resistance of Geosynthetics to Liquids
ASTM D5493 Standard Test Method for Permittivity of Geotextiles Under Load
ASTM D5567 Standard Test Method for Hydraulic Conductivity Ratio (HCR) Testing of Soil/Geotextile Systems
ASTM D5819 Standard Guide for Selecting Test Methods for Experimental Evaluation of Geosynthetic Durability
ASTM D6241 Standard Test Method for the Static Puncture Strength of Geotextiles and Geotextile-Related Products Using a 50-mm Probe
ASTM D6364 Standard Test Method for Determining the Short-Term Compression Behavior of Geosynthetics
ASTM D6389 Standard Practice for Tests to Evaluate the Chemical Resistance of Geotextiles to Liquids
ASTM D6918 Standard Test Method for Testing Vertical Strip Drains in the Crimped Condition*, 2022-08-01 Update
ASTM D7498/D7498M Standard Test Method for Vertical Strip Drains Using a Large Scale Consolidation Test
ASTM D6917-16(2022) history
2022ASTM D6917-16(2022) Standard Guide for Selection of Test Methods for Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVD)
2016ASTM D6917-16 Standard Guide for Selection of Test Methods for Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVD)
2003ASTM D6917-03(2011) Standard Guide for Selection of Test Methods for Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVD)
2007ASTM D6917-03(2007) Standard Guide for Selection of Test Methods for Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVD)
2003ASTM D6917-03 Standard Guide for Selection of Test Methods for Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVD)